For Sale: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette in Ft Worth, Texas for sale in Fort Worth, TX
Vehicle Description In 1990, the Corvette was still the king of American performance, and in roadster form it was one of the best examples of General Motors' engineering.
Full of technology and with performance that could humble the best Europe had to offer, it is part of the foundation that gave us today's amazing C8.
This excellent example shows just 43,171 original miles, and unlike so many of its siblings, it hasn't been abused or neglected, making it one of the best 'bang for your buck' examples we have in our inventory.
You could be forgiven for thinking that all C4 Corvettes were red (it was the most popular color in 1990), but yes, it's true, there were other colors available.
Previously called Quasar Blue Metallic the finish is nonetheless as dramatic as red could ever be, and few colors look as right on the C4's clean bodywork.
The paint job is a faithful respray, with a top driver-quality finish that's on par (if not even a tad bit better) than what you might've have seen in the showroom in 1990.
With that said, it's not a perfect finish, and you can find some minor imperfections on the edge of the doors and hood (common for resprays), but the curb appeal is through the roof and there's nothing quite like a droptop Corvette cruising down Main Street.
The Bowling Green assembly plant's well-known quality standards and excellent care throughout its life have helped to wonderfully preserve this C4, and with only 43,171 miles on the clock it's going to look this good for years to come.
It's pretty obvious that this one has always been someone's fair-weather flyer and not a daily driver (although it's certainly capable).
The big clamshell hood fits well, the doors close with that reassuring Corvette solidity, and there are no stripes or other body add-ons to distract you from the original design.
Dialed-in and ready to show-off, what more could you as for in a convertible under $18k? The Saddle leather interior is about as futuristic as 1990 could make it, with digital gauges, a trip computer, and enough buttons to command the space shuttle.
Both seats are power adjustable and every bit as comfortable as they look once you master the unique step-in procedure the C4 requires (step-drop-pull), and other than a few minor wear spots on the driver's seat, they look great.
Factory A/C (needs to be serviced), a powerful AM/FM/Cassette stereo, power windows and locks, as well as a tilt wheel and cruise control were all part of the package, making the Corvette a true grand touring car.
And with so few miles on the clock, everything is in very good condition and shows extremely well.
It appears the arm rest section on the driver's side door panel is a mismatched replacement, but overall, the cabin is very solid.
Even the original Saddle canvas top, which stows invisibly under the flush-fitting decklid, shows minimal wear with a clear rear window in great condition, and a color-matched hardtop comes with the car as well.
The L98 350 cubic inch V8 received a slight increase in power, boosting performance to 245 horsepower (for the convertibles; coupes were rated at 250HP) thanks to the addition of an air-intake speed density control system, a revised cam, and increased compression ratio registering at 9.
50:
1.
These improvements resulted in the best performance numbers available in an American V8 aside from the newly introduced mighty ZR-1 (remember, this was 1990 after all).
Where it really excels, however, is torque production, and with the standard 4-speed automatic transmission, multi-port fuel injection, and relatively low curb weight, this car simply carves through traffic and is an incredible point-and-shoot machine.
And honestly, after years of the admittedly awkward Doug Nash 4+3 manual transmission, the automatic really is the best choice.
It's in excellent operating condition and history has proven that it's virtually indestructible no matter how hard you drive it.
Completely stock and beautifully preserved, the engine looks like a catalog shot from the '90s, although there is a wealth of aftermarket performance parts should you ever feel the need to pump up those stock horsepower numbers a bit.
Underneath, this one is ultra-clean, with evidence of its weekend-car history apparent everywhere you look, and the less-restrictive factory exhaust system is still in place, catalytic convertor and all.
Oh, and there are those gorgeous staggered chrome A-Mold wheels, which carry big 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear performance radials all around.
Get your piece of fiberglass history for less than the price of a used Kia.
The miles are incredibly low, the performance is still impressive, and there's still nothing quite like a Corvette roadster.
Call today!.
Full of technology and with performance that could humble the best Europe had to offer, it is part of the foundation that gave us today's amazing C8.
This excellent example shows just 43,171 original miles, and unlike so many of its siblings, it hasn't been abused or neglected, making it one of the best 'bang for your buck' examples we have in our inventory.
You could be forgiven for thinking that all C4 Corvettes were red (it was the most popular color in 1990), but yes, it's true, there were other colors available.
Previously called Quasar Blue Metallic the finish is nonetheless as dramatic as red could ever be, and few colors look as right on the C4's clean bodywork.
The paint job is a faithful respray, with a top driver-quality finish that's on par (if not even a tad bit better) than what you might've have seen in the showroom in 1990.
With that said, it's not a perfect finish, and you can find some minor imperfections on the edge of the doors and hood (common for resprays), but the curb appeal is through the roof and there's nothing quite like a droptop Corvette cruising down Main Street.
The Bowling Green assembly plant's well-known quality standards and excellent care throughout its life have helped to wonderfully preserve this C4, and with only 43,171 miles on the clock it's going to look this good for years to come.
It's pretty obvious that this one has always been someone's fair-weather flyer and not a daily driver (although it's certainly capable).
The big clamshell hood fits well, the doors close with that reassuring Corvette solidity, and there are no stripes or other body add-ons to distract you from the original design.
Dialed-in and ready to show-off, what more could you as for in a convertible under $18k? The Saddle leather interior is about as futuristic as 1990 could make it, with digital gauges, a trip computer, and enough buttons to command the space shuttle.
Both seats are power adjustable and every bit as comfortable as they look once you master the unique step-in procedure the C4 requires (step-drop-pull), and other than a few minor wear spots on the driver's seat, they look great.
Factory A/C (needs to be serviced), a powerful AM/FM/Cassette stereo, power windows and locks, as well as a tilt wheel and cruise control were all part of the package, making the Corvette a true grand touring car.
And with so few miles on the clock, everything is in very good condition and shows extremely well.
It appears the arm rest section on the driver's side door panel is a mismatched replacement, but overall, the cabin is very solid.
Even the original Saddle canvas top, which stows invisibly under the flush-fitting decklid, shows minimal wear with a clear rear window in great condition, and a color-matched hardtop comes with the car as well.
The L98 350 cubic inch V8 received a slight increase in power, boosting performance to 245 horsepower (for the convertibles; coupes were rated at 250HP) thanks to the addition of an air-intake speed density control system, a revised cam, and increased compression ratio registering at 9.
50:
1.
These improvements resulted in the best performance numbers available in an American V8 aside from the newly introduced mighty ZR-1 (remember, this was 1990 after all).
Where it really excels, however, is torque production, and with the standard 4-speed automatic transmission, multi-port fuel injection, and relatively low curb weight, this car simply carves through traffic and is an incredible point-and-shoot machine.
And honestly, after years of the admittedly awkward Doug Nash 4+3 manual transmission, the automatic really is the best choice.
It's in excellent operating condition and history has proven that it's virtually indestructible no matter how hard you drive it.
Completely stock and beautifully preserved, the engine looks like a catalog shot from the '90s, although there is a wealth of aftermarket performance parts should you ever feel the need to pump up those stock horsepower numbers a bit.
Underneath, this one is ultra-clean, with evidence of its weekend-car history apparent everywhere you look, and the less-restrictive factory exhaust system is still in place, catalytic convertor and all.
Oh, and there are those gorgeous staggered chrome A-Mold wheels, which carry big 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear performance radials all around.
Get your piece of fiberglass history for less than the price of a used Kia.
The miles are incredibly low, the performance is still impressive, and there's still nothing quite like a Corvette roadster.
Call today!.
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